verb
finalize
FEYE-nuh-lyz
Finalize (verb) means to complete or settle something so it becomes fixed and final. Example: “They finalized the contract just before the deadline.”
verb
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To complete or settle something so it becomes fixed and final.
"As soon as we get the plane tickets, we'll finalize our reservations with the hotel."
"They finalized the contract just before the deadline."
"We still need to finalize the guest list for the wedding."
How to use finalize
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo make something official and unchangeable, wrapping up the last details.
Common pairings
finalize the details
finalize a deal
finalize plans
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- finalizes
- Past tense
- finalized
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Etymology
Formed from final plus the verb-forming suffix -ize.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for finalize
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What does “finalize” mean?
The word “finalize” means to complete or settle something so it becomes fixed and final. In plain terms, to make something official and unchangeable, wrapping up the last details.
How do you pronounce “finalize”?
“Finalize” is pronounced FEYE-nuh-lyz (/ˈfaɪ.nə.laɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “finalize” in a sentence?
Here is “finalize” used in a sentence: “They finalized the contract just before the deadline.”
What is another word for “finalize”?
Words with a similar meaning to “finalize” include engross.
What part of speech is “finalize”?
“Finalize” is a verb.
